享受

xiǎngshòu

Traditional: 享受

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Translation

to enjoy, enjoyment

Word origin

A compound of 享 (xiǎng, to enjoy or partake of) and 受 (shòu, to receive), together meaning to enjoy or take pleasure in something received.

Origin
compound
Root
享 (xiǎng, to enjoy) + 受 (shòu, to receive)

Stroke order

Stroke order for 享

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Examples

I really enjoyed this trip.

He likes to enjoy life.

Enjoy the present moment.

At the weekend I enjoyed a quiet afternoon.

She is enjoying the sunshine at the seaside.

享受 (xiǎng shòu) means to enjoy, enjoyment. It is a verb for taking pleasure in an experience and can also work as a noun.

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This word is part of lesson 21.